Forest Hill Elementary School

5555 Purdy Lane

School District

Palm Beach
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on February 28, 2023

As an ex-student of Forest Hill Elementary, I have been there for K-5. Most teachers are rude and yell every day. Teachers talked badly about students and obviously had favourites. Bullying isn't taken care of properly at this school and most dont care about ur mental health. Once had a panic attack and I got sent to class as we were preparing for the FSA. They dont care and dont even teach properly. All we learn is how to prepare for the FSA. The nurse doesn't do anything and won't even send you home most time. All she will give you is water or a dirty icepack. Only a few teachers are kind. I only experienced 1 good teacher. The teachers dont take anything seriously and bullying at this school needs to be fixed. The bathroom policy needed to be fixed here as well. Some teachers only let you use the bathroom in the office not even if you have a bathroom right across the hall. The teachers and staff members dont take anything seriously. This school is overall not great but if you meet the right people and hopefully have a good teacher you'll enjoy this school. This is how my overall experience was but I loved this school dearly it is very pretty and they really do take care of the outdoors.
Submitted by parent on February 16, 2023

This place is magical for kids with special needs and has recently become an A rated school. The ESE program here changed my sons life. The teachers truly love their students and highly recommend the ESE program. As a parent of a child with ASD I know my child is in a safe learning environment and being cared for with plenty of love during his school day. I highly recommend.
Submitted by parent on November 08, 2022

I have two students in this school, one who is in ESE and one who is in advanced classes. They are both encouraged to reach their full potential and have been warmly welcomed into the community. The teachers and staff at the school are very professional and friendly. The one issue I have is that there aren't the same supports for emotional regulation for my son as there were in PA, and I think that is a state-wide issue.
Submitted by teacher on June 09, 2019

One the district change the administration it all became about numbers, the school was making real gains before , but the district wanted a more aggressive approach. All they do is trainning for the standardise test, there is no real learning.
Submitted by parent on August 20, 2017

Worst school, the kids don't learn nothing there
Submitted by other on March 28, 2015

I believe this school has many issues. Bullying, for instance has to be addressed. Not only because it's a damning issue for those affected, but also sets the precedent for the mood of the school in general. Enough so that it has crossed over to the social media as of late. The neglectful nature of the front office does nothing to calm concerned parents. My suggestion is that this hostile nature cease if this school wants to become a viable option for students and parents alike. There no way to dodge this and other issues, address it, and make resolve. And become what a Palm Beach School is supposed to be.
Submitted by parent on January 20, 2015

This school has many issues. The front office staff are rude, everyone that answers the phones are rude. I've yet to catch them at a 'good time". The teachers are demeaning to the kids. They ridicule them in front of the entire class or whoever is around. Nothing is ever done by the principal. The cafeteria is a huge social gathering, there's no staff controlling the kids or helping the younger ones. The gifted program is the biggest joke. Never question the curriculum or you will have your child ridiculed in class. The best part of the school is the aftercare program. It is good, Mrs. G has done a good job taking over Ms. Winkis position.
Submitted by other on August 26, 2013

My granddaughter was left unattended in the wrong place. She is only 5 years old and she has speech delay. The day care school bus was there to pick her up, she called my daughter to ask if she had pick her up. We all panic and she finally found her by her self, in the side walk. She was there alone for more than 30 minutes. I will report this to the local news, police and everybody I can think of. My daughter left several messages to the principal and they never return her call.
Submitted by other on September 30, 2012

I am a former student at Forest Hill and They have excellent teachers,a very powerful respectful and hardworking principal,and they have a challenging academic programs I know you may think I am showing favoritism but i am not this is awonderful school.